Intel Xeon Gold 6248
The Intel Xeon Gold 6248 is a 20-core, 40-thread processor from the 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake) family. It runs at 2.50 GHz base and 3.90 GHz turbo with 27.5 MB of cache and a 150 W TDP. Intel lists six channels of DDR4-2933, up to 1 TB, 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes and scalability up to four sockets. Intel shows it as discontinued with servicing updates ending on 30 June 2025. The Gold 6248R replaced it. It turns up in used four-socket and two-socket servers.
Also written as: Xeon Gold 6248, Intel 6248, Gold 6248 20-Core
Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Xeon Scalable |
| Form factor | Socket LGA 3647 (Socket P) |
| Released | 2019 |
| End of support | Jun 2025 |
| Cores | 20 |
| Base clock (GHz) | 2.5 |
| Tdp (W) | 150 |
Generations
- Next generation: Intel Xeon Gold 6248R
Check compatibility with Intel
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Intel has tested with the Intel Xeon Gold 6248.
- Specifications Intel Product Specifications (ARK)
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Equivalent models from other brands
Buying a used Xeon Gold 6248: what to check
Inspect the LGA 3647 pads and check that every socket holds the same model. Confirm the BIOS is current, since Intel has ended servicing updates, and make sure the heatsinks suit 150 W.
FAQ
How many cores does the Xeon Gold 6248 have?
It has 20 cores and 40 threads at a 2.50 GHz base clock, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, with 27.5 MB of cache and a 150 W TDP.
Is the Xeon Gold 6248 discontinued?
Intel's page shows it as Discontinued, with an ESU notification issued and end of servicing updates on 30 June 2025.
How many sockets can the Gold 6248 run in?
Intel lists four-socket scalability, so it can be used in one, two or four-socket servers with six channels of DDR4-2933 and up to 1 TB of memory.
Buying or selling Xeon Gold 6248?
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Sources
- Intel Xeon Gold 6248 Processor (27.5M Cache, 2.50 GHz) Product Specifications, checked 2026-10-27